Andrew Brownsword Hotels

Battle of the Chefs

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Award-winning chefs from across our collection of properties come together to share their signature dishes in the ultimate culinary competition.

Join us for a unique opportunity to enjoy delicious dishes from three award-winning chefs in one evening. Each of our talented chefs will create two courses championing their signature style and guests will then be invited to vote for their preferred course to crown their favourite chef!

Our first evening takes place at Gidleigh Park on 1st November, where Executive Chef Chris Simpson will be joined by Will Guthrie of Buckland Manor and Michael Nizzero of The Bath Priory. Experience Chris’ deep-rooted, classical cooking style, the flavour and balance of Will’s modern British dishes and Michael’s elegant French-inspired dishes that each epitomise the best seasonal dining. You can also join these chefs on 27th February, as Michael Nizzero will host a further Battle of the Chefs at The Bath Priory.

Or, savour a delicious six-course tasting menu at The Slaughter’s Manor House on 15th November as Executive Chefs Nik Chappell, Paul Peters and Catalin Jauca showcase their favourite dishes and techniques.

Nik, Head Chef at The Slaughters Manor House for four years, enjoys a reputation for creating exciting and expertly executed fine dining menus. He will play host to Paul of Amberley Castle, whose innovative dishes utilise simple, quality ingredients to excellent effect as well as Catalin of ABode Canterbury, whose outstanding modern European cuisine has been recognised with three AA Rosettes. You can also join Nik, Paul and Catalin in the stunning South Downs countryside as a Battle of the Chefs takes place at Amberley Castle on 29th November.

Each event starts at 7.30pm for dinner at 8.00pm and includes:

  • Arrival drink with canapés

  • A six-course dinner with three matched wines

  • Coffee & petit fours

Gidleigh Park

Date: Thursday 1st November 2018
Location: Dartmoor
Chefs: Will Guthrie (Buckland Manor), Chris Simpson (Gidleigh Park) and Michael Nizzero (The Bath Priory)
Price: £150 per person
Overnight package: From £500 per room

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The Slaughters Manor House

Date: Thursday 15th November 2018
Location: Gloucestershire
Chefs: Catalin Jauca (ABode Canterbury), Nik Chappell (The Slaughters Manor House) and Paul Peters (Amberley Castle)
Price: £80 per person
Overnight package: From £350 per room

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Amberley Castle

Date: Thursday 29th November 2018
Location: West Sussex
Chefs: Catalin Jauca (ABode Cantebrury), Nik Chappell (The Slaughters Manor House) and Paul Peters (Amberley Castle)
Price: £85 per person
Overnight package: From £350 per room

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The Bath Priory

Date: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Location: Bath
Chefs: Will Guthrie (Buckland Manor), Chris Simpson (Gidleigh Park) and Michael Nizzero (The Bath Priory)
Price: £130 per person
Overnight package: From £400 per room

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Andrew Brownsword Hotels awarded AA Hotel Group of the Year 2017/18


Andrew Brownsword Hotels was last night (September 25th) named AA Hotel Group of the Year 2017-18 at the AA Hospitality Awards. Awarded in recognition of the hotel group that has achieved the very highest standards across service, food and accommodation throughout all its properties, the award was collected by owners Andrew and Christina Brownsword at a glittering ceremony with over 1200 guests at the Grosvenor House Hotel.

Andrew Brownsword said, “In creating our collection, we chose to acquire each property on the basis that we not only love the location, but also have a real desire to provide the highest of standards in comfort and care.  Our dedicated teams care about the service they give, proven time and again when our guests return, and this award is fantastic recognition for all their efforts, for which I warmly thank and congratulate them”.   

Stephanie Hocking, CEO, congratulated the team, “This is such a prestigious award and I’m delighted for the Brownsword family and every single one of our incredibly hard working and professional team across every part of our business.  We have a fantastic portfolio of hotels, incredibly supportive and passionate owners, and a team across all of our properties of which we are immensely proud”.
 

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The AA states the Hotel Group of the Year Award is 'A hugely prestigious award presented in recognition of the hotel group that has a proven track record of striving to ensure the very best levels of service, food and accommodation across the range of properties.  Attention to detail is imperative and a committed and structured approach to future development is essential'.  Now in its 20th year, the glittering awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House hotel celebrates England’s top hotels, restaurants and pubs, and the people behind them. 

Find out more on the AA website.